Four Reasons to Buy a Wii U this Holiday

When the Wii U first launched two years ago, no one was sure what to make of it. Lots of people thought it was simply an expansion to the Wii. The Wii U’s high-definition graphics were viewed by many as Nintendo merely catching up to Sony and Microsoft’s previous generation. Sales were much lower than expected, and the grumbling about Nintendo’s entire future began in earnest—and continues to this day.

Flash forward to this holiday season and the Wii U is suddenly one of the hottest items around. An attractive price point, a modest but high-quality library of games, and the unique touchscreen controller make the Wii U the most interesting console on the market. In addition, Nintendo’s primary focus on family-friendly entertainment and software continues unchallenged.

If you still need some convincing, here are five reasons to get a Wii U this holiday season.